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Herbs that protect the heart: Bilobalide reduces cardiac damage in myocardial ischemia, says new study in Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis

Researchers found that bilobalide, an active ingredient in Ginkgo biloba extract, protects the heart from ischemic injuries by preserving ATP generation and enhancing metabolic flux. The study suggests that bilobalide may provide a new herbal therapy for treating myocardial ischemia.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalJournal of Pharmaceutical Analysis·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 24, 2022
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Hummingbirds exert fine control over body heat

Researchers discovered multiple levels of torpor in hummingbirds, including shallow and deep states, as well as a transition stage between normal sleep and torpor. This flexible control allows hummingbirds to conserve energy while minimizing potential costs, such as increased vulnerability to disease or predation.

SourceCornell University·JournalJournal of Experimental Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2022

The unexpected benefits of fat in type 2 diabetes

Researchers at UNIGE found that fat can aid pancreatic beta cells in adapting to excess sugar levels. The study reveals a dynamic cycle of fat storage and mobilization allows cells to maintain near-normal insulin secretion. Regular physical activity may help give this beneficial cycle a chance to be active.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalDiabetologia·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2022

Tracking how the environment influences circadian rhythms

Researcher Jennifer Hurley is using in-vivo experimentation and big data analytics to identify environmental cues that tune the circadian clock's control over metabolism. Her study aims to find genes responsive to environmental signals, such as nutrients, to understand how environment affects sleep-wake cycle.

SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·DateOct 7, 2021

Researchers simulate an acute decline in exercise, as many experienced during COVID19 lockdowns, to study its metabolic consequences

A team of researchers simulated the loss of physical activity during COVID19 lockdowns to study its effects on metabolism. They found that mice's energy sources shifted based on their diet composition after a sharp decline in exercise, leading to weight gain.

SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalPhysiological Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 6, 2021
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Convergent mechanism of aging discovered

Researchers have discovered folate metabolism as a common mechanism underlying aging and lifespan extension across different species. The study found that altering folate metabolism increases lifespan in worms and mice by up to 30 percent, suggesting a potential new approach to improving human health during aging.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 16, 2021

The landscape of protein tyrosine phosphatase (Shp2) and cancer

Recent studies have highlighted the significant role of Shp2, a phosphatase protein, in governing signaling response amplitude and regulating cell differentiation and growth. Dysregulation of Shp2 has been linked to various types of leukemia, including acute myeloid, juvenile myelomonocytic, and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalCurrent Pharmaceutical Design·DateDec 27, 2018

SIRT5 regulation has dramatic effect on mitochondrial metabolism

Researchers have identified widespread regulation of proteins involved in metabolism by the mitochondrial sirtuin, SIRT5. This study found that SIRT5 selectively removes specific sites of succinyl modifications in over 140 different proteins, leading to disruptions in metabolic pathways.

SourceBuck Institute for Research on Aging·JournalCell Metabolism·DateDec 10, 2013
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A link between type 2 diabetes and mitochondrial function

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has shed new light on the relationship between type 2 diabetes and mitochondrial function. Researchers found that heat shock protein 60 (HSP60) is crucial for appropriate mitochondrial function and insulin responses, while leptin plays a key role in regulating HSP60.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateOct 1, 2013

Selective estrogen signaling key to postmenopausal risk of obesity

Researchers discover that selective activation of nonclassical ER-alpha signaling may help reduce postmenopausal obesity risk by normalizing energy balance. The study found that this type of estrogen signaling is crucial for regulating body weight and preventing metabolic disorders.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJan 18, 2011

Research on obesity targets the brain's use of fatty acids

A new mouse model has been created to study how lipid sensing and metabolism in the brain relate to energy balance and body weight. The research found that mice with a deficiency of lipoprotein lipase in neurons became obese on a standard diet, leading to decreased food intake and increased sedentary behavior.

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalCell Metabolism·DateJan 4, 2011
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New study indicates higher than predicted human exposure to the toxic chemical bisphenol A or BPA

A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives ties rodent data to predictions of human health effects from BPA, suggesting human exposure is much higher than estimated and likely from unknown sources. The study's findings renew the call for governmental agencies to identify all products containing BPA.

SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalEnvironmental Health Perspectives·DateSep 20, 2010

New model system may better explain regulation of body weight

A new mathematical model of physiological regulation of body weight suggests several steady states to which an animal's weight tends to gravitate, rather than a single set point. The model combines aspects of two competing theories and accounts for leptin resistance, suggesting new strategies for weight loss.

SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalCell Metabolism·DateJan 14, 2009

MNI researchers find a new role for mitochondria in cellular copper regulation

Researchers at Montreal Neurological Institute have identified two proteins involved in copper regulation that play a key role in maintaining the balance of copper between different cellular compartments. The study suggests that these findings could lead to better therapies for several neurological diseases.

SourceMontreal Neurological Institute and Hospital·JournalCell Metabolism·DateMay 1, 2007

How E. coli bacterium generates simplicity from complexity

Researchers at UCSD found that E. coli exhibits only six distinct functional states regardless of the carbon source or electron acceptor used, suggesting a surprising level of simplicity in its metabolic processes. The study suggests that this principle may be generalizable to other species.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 15, 2005

Nobel laureates to open ASBMB annual meeting in San Diego

Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Brown will discuss their research on the regulated intramembrane proteolysis (RIP) of sterol regulatory element binding proteins (SREBPs), which regulates lipid biosynthesis and plasma cholesterol levels. Their work has been recognized with numerous awards, including Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

SourceAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology·DateMar 11, 2005
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